All articles by Kuldeep Jha

Kuldeep Jha

Block weighs workforce reduction of up to 10% amid ongoing restructuring

The reviews, which run through February, are understood to be tied to a broader effort to reshape the business and reduce costs.

Hellman & Friedman reportedly in discussions to buy Bill Holdings

The sources told Bloomberg that other buyout firms have also shown interest.

Mastercard, UAE Cyber Security Council formalise cybersecurity co-operation

The agreement sets out plans for both sides to collaborate on strengthening cybersecurity resilience, including the sharing of international best practices.

Zip US adds two-instalment option with launch of ‘Pay in 2’

The product is aimed at customers who want a shorter repayment schedule for day-to-day purchases.

Credit card cap at 10% would hit up to 159 million US cardholders, warns ABA

Between 74% and 85% of active US credit card accounts would either be closed or face substantial cuts to their credit limits.

Indian central bank said to push for BRICS digital currency link

The initiative is aimed at simplifying cross-border payments for trade and tourism within the bloc and could lessen dependence on the US dollar.

Ingenico teams up with WalletConnect Pay on stablecoin checkout solution

The integration lets merchants accept supported stablecoins, adding another option for customers alongside existing payment methods.

Polygon Labs to acquire Coinme and Sequence in stablecoin payments push

The acquisitions will underpin Polygon’s Open Money Stack, a framework scheduled for launch in 2026.

JPMorgan to take over Apple credit card from Goldman Sachs

The bank plans to record a $2.2bn provision for credit losses tied to the deal when it reports fourth-quarter 2025 earnings next week.

Crypto venture tied to Trump family pursues US charter for stablecoin trust bank

The proposed institution would be responsible for issuing USD1, a dollar-referenced stablecoin launched by World Liberty last year.